Ontario - Obtain a Hunting License

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Procedure

• To get a hunting license online, follow this link: https://www2.on.wildlifelicense.com/start.php?lang=1

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ontario: Ministry of Natural Resources

• Phone

Toll free: 1-800-667-1940 (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm)
TTY (for the hearing impaired)
Toll free: 1-866-686-6072

• Fax:1-705-755-1677
• E-mail

Ministry: [email protected]
Minister: [email protected]

• Find a ServiceOntario location: https://www.services.gov.on.ca/locations/start.do?locale=EN

ServiceOntario

• Telephone

Our call centres are open Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

416-326-1234

Toll-free: 1-800-267-8097

TTY/Teletypewriter (for the hearing impaired):

416-325-3408

Toll-free: 1-800-268-7095

• Phone Directory

http://www.infogo.gov.on.ca/infogo/searchDirectory.do?actionType=searchtelephone&infoType=telephone&locale=en

Eligibility

Residents

• Be at least 16 years of age. Residents may obtain a license at 15, but they must first get consent in writing from both parents, one parent (if not living with both parents) or a legal guardian.
• Have passed the Ontario Hunter Education Course exam.
• Have passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course exam if hunting with a gun.
• Have a valid hunting version Outdoors Card.
• Have all applicable licenses, license tags, e-licenses, game seals and validation tags for the species being hunted.
• Observe all applicable provincial and federal hunting regulations.

Note: With written permission from a parent or legal guardian, applicants aged 12-15 years may enroll in the Hunter Apprenticeship Safety Program and hunt with a licensed Mentor, provided that the young person has passed the Ontario Hunter Education Course Exam and all other requirements of this program are observed.

Non-residents

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Present one of the fives types of hunting accreditation recognized in Ontario.
• Have all applicable licenses, game seals and validation tags or certificates for the species being hunted.
• Comply with federal firearms regulations.
• Be the registered guest of a tourist outfitter and/or hunt with a guide, where required.
• Observe all applicable provincial and federal hunting regulations.

Fees

For a complete list of fees, follow this link: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/FW/2ColumnSubPage/244610.html

Validity

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Instructions

• To hunt in Ontario a hunting version of the Outdoors Card and the applicable license tags or licenses are required. There are some exceptions that can be found at the Ministry of Natural Resources.
• You must have a license valid for the species or group of species you are hunting. Validation tags and game seals are considered to be part of the license.
• Fees vary depending on license type.
• Online Completion Time: Average 10 minutes.
• Ontario recognizes two types of Resident Hunters:
  • Gun Hunting
  • Non-Gun Hunting

For more details, follow this link:http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/FW/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_168421.html

Required Information

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Need for the Document

Hunting is an important activity for people around the world. For many it is still an important method of food gathering. For others, hunting is a recreational activity that provides an opportunity to further friendships and family ties. For most hunters it is also a chance to experience nature and relax in the outdoors while making an important contribution to conservation.

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External Links

• Ontario hunting licenses: https://www.ontario.ca/travel-and-recreation/hunting-licences
• Ontario Hunter Education Program: http://www.ohep.net/

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